No person shall knowingly ride in a motor vehicle which has been stolen or is being operated without the consent of the owner thereof. The provisions of this section shall apply to any person employed by the owner of such motor vehicle as a chauffeur or registered operator if such vehicle is driven or operated, used or tampered with without the owner's knowledge or expressed consent, or in violation of his instructions.

(Code 1964, § 12.415)

     Cross reference(s)--Offenses against property, § 16-151 et seq.